Technical 2nd cambelt change

[PROV]

So the Bravo has just been in for its second cambelt change. Its now just passed the 140,000 mile mark, with each change at around the 72k ish mark.

I asked the state of everything, they said tensioners were fine, water pump had a little bit of play but the cambelt itself wasn't in the best condition. He said there were deposits of rubber that were making the belt not run straight (if you know what I mean!). He said it wasnt about to snap or anything but was putting extra strain on it.

It also had an MOT which showed it needed a suspension arm (front) as the ball joint had play in it. Apart from the droplink thats the first suspension part changed, not bad for 140k miles!

 

[Tad-bravo]

Not bad?

You mean outstanding.

Do you have many speed bumps where you live?

 

[PROV]

Not loads of speed bumps but there are some!

I dont want to tempt too much fate but the car has been brilliant.

 

[austenw90]

What model do you have? Good to see one going strong at 140k

 

[PROV]

What model do you have? Good to see one going strong at 140k

Its a 1.9 Multijet 150 Sport with optional climate control

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

My Bravo is at 63k, will be having the belt and water pump changed at next service (1.6 120 MJ).

 

[rubadub80]

I used AlfaShop in Norwich to get mine done earlier in the year. Excellent service, £330 all in with gen parts.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

I used AlfaShop in Norwich to get mine done earlier in the year. Excellent service, £330 all in with gen parts.

Was that just belt, tensioner and water pump?

What engine?

 

[rubadub80]

That was everything, belt, tensioner and Bugati Waterpump. 1.9 150 MJET.